Teat dilator



c. BRQERSMA TEAT DILATORv Filed March 23, 1927 CIY Patented Nov. 2?, 1928i.

CHARLES sacrestia., or TONY,

VISCONSN.

einer nrLaron.

Application filed March 23, 192'?. Serial No. 177,582

V This invention relates to a dilater, and While the invention might have various applications, it particularly relates to suoli a device adapted for dilating a coivs udder. ris is Well known to those skilled in the art, the coivs udders often have therein lumps disposed in the milk duct, which are sometimes called spiders, Which render it difficult to milk the cctv. In such cases it is desirable to openthe teat or udder in some manner.

it is an object of this invention, therefore, `to provide a very simple and efficient device for dilating or opening the passage through the cows udder.

It is a further object of the invention to provide such a teat dilater composed of absorbent material, preferably coated with a Waterproof coating. f

It is more specifically an object of the invention to provide a teat dilater made from some animal fiber such as a sheep casing, which fiber has been sterilized and afterwards preferably coated with medicated Waterproof material.

These and other objects and advantages of the invention will be fully set forth in the following description made in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views and in Which:- y

F ig. is a vieiv in sideelevation of the stick or material from which the dilater is made;

Fig. 2 is a view in side elevation of the dilater in coated condition; and

Fig. 8 is a similar View showing the device prepared for use.

Referring to the drawings, in Fig. l a piece 5 of absorbent material is shown, illustrated as in the form of an elongated. narrow stick or strip. llfhile this member 5 might be made of various absorbent materials, prefer'- ably of animal origin, in the practice of the invention one material which has been found very suitable is that of sheep casings. rlhe sheep casings, after being cleaned, are then limmersed in a `strong solution of formaldehyde for three or four days to make them germ proof and to thoroughly sterilize them.

'ilieyare then dried preferably by artificial heat and cut into the proper lengths. The dried pieces are then substantially in the form shown in Fig. l. It is possible to use the pieces in this form, but they are preferably coated. liiVhile various Waterproof or medicated coatings may be used, in practice the material or sticks have been coated With a 5% solution of carbolic acid in melted beeswax. The sticks are dipped into this solution until a considerable uniform coating is placed thereon as illustrated in Fig. 2 Where the coating is shown as 6. The dilators arc then finished and ready for storage, shipment, or use.

When the dilater is to be used, a portion of the coating G is removed at one end as illustrated in Fig. 3, Where the end portion 5a of the member 5 projects. The end of the member 5 is then slitted with a sharp edge blade to form two or more branches 5". The portions 5b are then inserted through the opening in the coivs udder. The portions 5b are quite small and can readily be inserted in said opening. The moisture from the coWs udder will be absorbed by the members 5b and the member 5 and they Will expandV to quite a considerable extent. The exposed portion of the member 5 can be made as long as necessary and the device inserted proportionately in the udder. As stated, the member 5 then expands and the opening in the adder is greatly enlarged. The operation is performed Without any particular discomfort to the cow and the expansion of the dilator While taking only a short period, is gradual. The opening is then effectively enlarged and the conT can be easily milked.

From th-e above description it is. seen that applicant has provided a simple and eflicient means and method for enlarging the duct in an udder, and thus rendering the passage of the milk easier and more comfortable. The device is simple in construction and can be easily and inexpensively made. rlhe same can be shipped and still kept in dry and sanitary condition. The device is, as stated, thoroughly sterilized and if properly handled, there is no danger of infection. rflic device has been amply demonstrated in actual practice and found to be very successful and eliicient.

lt Will, of course, be understood that varions changes may bc made in the form, details, arrangement and proportions of the parts, Without departing from the scope of applicantls invention, which, generally stated, consists in a device capable of carrying out the objects above set forth, in the novel parts and combinations of parts disclosed and deiined in the appended claims.

l. A device for opening an udder comprising an: elongated piene ofiv absorbent animal tissue, said memben being sterilized and adapted t0 h ave its end inserted in the opening in an udder so as to absorb moisture therefrom and expand therein".-

2. A device for opening` an u dder, comprising an elongated piece of absorbent 'animal tissue, said member-being,sterilized and adapted to have its end inserted in the opening; inf anV ridden sowas-to absorb moisture therefrom .and expand therei-n;l and a f waterprooiz coating;0r1saidmember, adapted tey be easilyremoved" adjacent one` end. of: saidmember.

3.' A dlwieeferA opening an-A ridder ceinprisingiia -small elongated substantially ri gid y coating-adantedto be easily ren-reveil at one end of said member whereby` sa-id member may be inserted in the opening in said udder and absorb moisture Jtherefrom so as to expand" and' enlarge said opening.

4. Adeviee for opening an udder Comprising a small sterilized member formed of sterilized f sheep casing, the same being coated with a coating` of material formed of beeswax and carb'oli'e acid.

.A device for-opening an `udder-`eompris CHARLES Beonnsiia 

